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R629 EVC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 EVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,422 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R629 EVC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R629 EVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R629 EVC registered?

R629 EVC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R629 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 EVC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R629 EVC have outstanding finance?

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